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Hirschsprung Disease Learning Center

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Hirschsprung's disease is a blockage of the large intestine due to improper muscle movement in the bowel. It is a congenital condition, which means it is present from birth.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Constipation; Failure to pass meconium shortly after birth; Failure to pass a first stool within 24 - 48 hours after ...
Causes
Muscle contractions in the gut help digested materials move through the intestine. This is called peristalsis. Nerves...
Tests
During a physical examination, the doctor may be able to feel loops of bowel in the swollen belly. A rectal examinati...
Treatments
The abnormal section of colon must be surgically removed. Sometimes this can be done in one operation. However, it is...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Complications
Inflammation and infection of the intestines (enterocolitis; Perforation of the intestine; Short bowel syndrome, a co...
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your child's health care provider if symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease develop. Call your child's health care p...

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